Hey Pickaxe community!
We’ve got a brand new video from @nathanielmhld that’s all about one of the most common questions we hear: How do you choose the right AI model for your GPT or chatbot?
If you’ve ever stared at that dropdown of models and wondered which one to pick (or why there are so many), this video is for you. Nathaniel breaks it all down, model by model, in plain English.
What’s inside:
The differences between top models like OpenAI (GPT-4o, 4.1, reasoning vs regular), Claude, Gemini, Mistal, Grok, and DeepSeek
Tips on when to use “reasoning” models and when to stick with regular ones
Speed, cost, language skills, function calling, guardrails, and other real-world tradeoffs
How things like content window size or model updates might matter for your project
What’s actually best for different types of tools (like chatbots, writing, data lookup, and actions)
A quick plug on how easy it is to try out and switch models right in Pickaxe (so you can experiment before you commit)
Nathaniel doesn’t just read off a spec sheet. He shares honest experiences, what we’re hearing from real Pickaxe users, and what works (and what doesn’t) for different use cases.
Watch it here:
Whether you’re building your first bot or experimenting with something new, this is a must-watch. If you have questions or want to share what model you love (or hate), jump into the comments and let’s talk!
Happy building,
Abhi,
The Pickaxe Team